codingguidelines
nounUK /ˈkəʊdɪŋ ˈɡaɪdlaɪnz/
US /ˈkoʊdɪŋ ˈɡaɪdlaɪnz/
Rules that tell people how to write computer code in a neat and safe way.
The team followed the coding guidelines so everyone's code looked the same.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A written list of rules for how to write code at a company or school.
New workers must read the coding guidelines before they start.
3. Advice about good habits when writing programs.
The coding guidelines suggest short names and clear comments.
4. A set of shared rules that help programmers avoid mistakes.
Following the coding guidelines helped us find bugs faster.